Scripting/Automation Analyst with Security Clearance

Overview Falconwood is a woman-owned / veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, and process development. We have an immediate opening for a Scripting/Automation Analyst to support the Navy''s enterprise modernization efforts. This position may require a minimum part-time presence at the client site to perform classified tasks and testing, as well as interface with the client and customers. Responsibilities * Work as a scripting and automation expert to support clients solving difficult problems leveraging PowerShell, Python or equivalent languages. * Perform as an integrated team partner to build holistic solutions for the client to save time, money, and resources. * Drive towards implementing and realizing the benefits of datacenter automation, including continuous integration (CI) / continuous delivery (CD), and Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) across multiple data centers, enterprise services or systems, and enclaves, including Cloud environments. * Lead efforts to optimize current and future infrastructure to transform systems and processes for increased speed to delivery along with increased reliability and availability. * Research, install, configure and maintain automated test frameworks to support CI / CD through functional, regression and system integration testing. Perform automated build, deployment and release automation, and orchestration to increase automation across planning, engineering, sustainment and operations stages. * Function as a subject matter expert in updating and automating traditional analytical techniques through scripting and automation and apply expertise to parsing, analyzing and displaying complex data sets. * Collaborate with stakeholders to develop technical recommendations. * Under minimal supervision, estimate and manage assigned tasks, projects, and other areas of responsibility. * Develop and present briefs to project team and leadership as needed. * Provide status reports. * Report to client site location to perform tasks and attend meetings as required. * Maintain current knowledge and understanding of relevant technologies and best practices. Qualifications Required: * SECRET clearance * IAT Level II Certification (CISSP, CASP, or Security+) * 2+ years of experience with scripting program languages and automation using PowerShell or Python scripting * 2+ years of experience with networking, server infrastructure, or database operations and troubleshooting * 2+ years of experience as a platform solution engineer in mid-size to large-scale IT systems and solutions * Experience with configuring and integrating Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, SQL, enterprise network services * Experience in an Agile development environment * HS diploma or GED Preferred: * Experience with AWS or Azure * Experience with AWS Tools for Windows PowerShell * Experience with Agile and DevOps development methodologies * Experience with build, deployment and release automation, and orchestration, including scripted server builds * Experience with automation tools, including Selenium, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, and Ansible * Experience with establishing and improving infrastructure supporting production, test, and development systems * Experience with supporting and analyzing daily processes, including testing, backup, and deployment * Experience in working with data trend and pattern analysis, including visualization using Python, D3, or other relevant language * Experience in supporting DoD programs and systems with STIG implementation * Experience with Microsoft Windows Server or Linux * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts * Knowledge of automation and process improvement through programming holistic solutions, including identifying and implementing automation that delivers value * VMware or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or newer MCSA certification preferred

Created: 2025-10-04